News · 14. May 2020
2019 - 2020 - The cabin endures! This is truly a spectacular resource for our family.
Using · 28. June 2018
Sharing the cabin can be challenging, given the users' varied interests and expectations. To help cabin visits be easier, safer and less confusing, let's all contribute to this list of tips, tricks & ideas. Many issues are those we've learned the hard way! Occupancy Limit - 8 including dogs & children, there is only bedding for six Dogs must be under control at all times - clean & vacuum thoroughly if you bring a dog Recommend you keep a front door key in your pocket at all times so...
News · 09. April 2016
Last year, I said 2014 was a momentous year for the cabin. Well, 2015 was more so. Keith & I made a quick trip up to the cabin in August to check on the new kitchen porch & foundation and watched as the Rough Fire made its first big runs. Then began 2 months of drama & angst. We were not allowed back until October. That October visit was the quietest we've ever seen there. Permanent residents were just then making their way back and FS cabin owners were allowed in only to winterize...
News · 01. November 2014
2014 was a momentous year for the cabin. While it is our family's legacy, it is also a local icon. Its location puts it in the viewscape of Hume Lake residents & visitors to an astounding degree. People know it - it is significant to the Forest Service and the Hume Lake community. In February, the cabin was featured in Hume Lake Christian Camp's summer video which brought it local fame & notoriety. See these links: - TEASER - FULL VIDEO - This may make more sense if you know a bit about...
Projects · 20. May 2014
May 20, 2014 Awesome news! The Hazard Trees are gone! See more info in Projects - Completed - Hazard Trees. I'll report back after our trip to the cabin this weekend. We're so thrilled! And we'll sleep much better knowing the leg of that double is no longer gunning for the cabin.
News · 13. March 2014
The cabin starred in a video filmed by the Hume Lake Christian Camps. Here's a link to the "teaser": Camp Teaser and (above) a couple of pics. Note that very little was moved in the cabin - they used it just as is. The full video will be shown to every group of campers that comes through Hume Lake this summer. If you'd like to attend a viewing (at Hume) let Carol know. Norine & I were lucky enough to get to go to the open house for 1310 West Cliff Drive which Grandma designed and Pappy...
News · 11. November 2013
The roof project is done! It looks great! A huge thank you to contractor Duane Warkentin who did a fantastic job and kept us well-informed with pictures. Thank you, too, to all who contributed $$ to accomplish the project. The cabin looks amazing - see more in Roof Project and Gallery. It looks even better in person - Keith & I took a quick trip up in early Nov to check it out and were delighted with the roof job. The new roof insulation helped keep the cabin much cozier. I hope we can keep...
Projects · 31. October 2013
Please comment on any of the projects listed here. Keith & Carol are planning to do the "this time" & "soon" items, though we'd welcome $$ &/or attaboys. The "Future Projects" section really needs discussion - we'd love input about project design and maybe even help in doing & paying for some of them!